Today I am thrilled to be kicking off the Book Tour for THE CHIDHAM CREEK MURDERS by Pauline Rowson. This is book 18 in the Solent Murder Mysteries series and is available from Amazon for just 99p/99c – buy from Amazon
THE CHIDHAM CREEK MURDERS
Format – Kindle
Publisher – Joffe Books Mystery, Crime Thriller, Suspense
Publication Date – 3rd September 2024
Genre – Crime thriller, mystery and suspense
Author – Max Manning
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A BRAND-NEW CRIME THRILLER FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR, SET ON THE SOUTH COAST OF ENGLAND.
A secretive celebrant. A multimillionaire heir. A staged murder.
The house smells of death. Not rotting flesh, but a mustiness that wraps itself around Detective Andy Horton as he enters. He makes his way to the living room and rapidly takes in the scene.
Juliette Croft, a professional celebrant, is dead in her living room, sprawled on an orange velvet sofa with empty bottles of champagne and medicine neatly arranged on the coffee table beside her.
Horton is immediately suspicious — it’s all too neat and tidy. The champagne glasses are dry, and there’s no smell of alcohol on the body.
When Horton tries to notify Juliette’s next of kin, he discovers the sole beneficiary of her will is one Rodney Pierce, a multimillionaire businessman.
But Rodney says he’s never heard of Juliette, and it’s not like he needs the money.
Then another body is discovered on the shores of Chidham Creek and the case takes a shocking turn . . .
An absolutely gripping detective mystery perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Joy Ellis, Rachel McLean, Helen H. Durrant, Angela Marsons, Elly Griffiths, Karin Slaughter, Matt Brolly and Simon McCleave.
READERS LOVE THE SOLENT MURDER MYSTERIES:
‘A great read for mystery lovers with plenty to keep you guessing until the last moment.’ Crime Book Club
‘The Harley Davidson-riding, boat-dwelling Horton is a fascinating man to get to know, and his thoughtful approach to detection is a pleasure to read.’ Publishers Weekly
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Cleverly plotted with lots of twists and turns. Can’t turn the pages fast enough. For anyone who enjoys a gripping crime novel these are a must.’ Darren C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Once you get to know Andy Horton you’ll be sure to name him as one of your favourite police characters in crime fiction.’ James C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love all of Pauline Rowson’s books. If you like a good twist, read this, you won’t be able to put it down!’ Amazon customer
THE DETECTIVE
DI Andy Horton’s mum walked out on him when he was a child and he grew up in a children’s home. Now he lives on board his yacht in Southsea Marina. He rides a Harley-Davidson and never wears a suit or tie — unless it’s to go to court. He’s an instinctive copper and a man of contrasts, which often lands him in trouble with his bosses. He has a desperate need to belong, and yet is always just on the outside. Self-contained, afraid to show his feelings, but he’s a risk-taker that seeks justice.
THE SETTING
Portsmouth boasts a vibrant waterfront, a diverse multicultural population, an international port, a historic dockyard, and is home of the Royal Navy. Portsmouth Harbour is one of the busiest in the world — and one of the best places to hide a body, it seems. Set against the backdrop of the sea, the Solent area of Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight is every detective’s worst nightmare. The sea is ever-changing and often the best clues get swept away by the tide.
PAULINE ROWSON
Adventure, mystery and heroes have always fascinated and thrilled Pauline, that and her love of the sea has led her to create her exciting and gripping range of crime novels.
Born and raised in the coastal city of Portsmouth in the UK, Pauline Rowson draws her inspiration for her crime novels from the area. When she isn’t writing (which isn’t often) she can be found walking the coastal paths on the Isle of Wight and around Langstone and Chichester Harbours looking for a good place to put a body!
Pauline is the author of twenty-four crime novels — sixteen featuring the rugged and flawed Portsmouth detective, Inspector Andy Horton; four in the mystery thriller series featuring Art Marvik, the troubled former Royal Marine Commando now an undercover investigator for the UK’s National Intelligence Marine Squad (NIMS); two standalone thrillers, the award-winning In Cold Daylight and In For the Kill, and the 1950 set mystery series featuring Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Alun Ryga, who makes his debut in Death in the Cove with his second investigation Death in the Harbour.
Her crime novels have been highly acclaimed in the UK, USA and Commonwealth and they have been translated into several languages. Multi-layered, fast-paced, and compelling, they are full of twists and turns and are played out against the dramatic and powerfully evocative British marine landscape of the south coast of England.
Pauline is a member of the Crime Writers’ Association and the Society of Authors. Before becoming a full-time writer, she was a renowned marketing and training guru, with a collection of ‘how to’ business books and a successful marketing, media and training career behind her.
BOOKS BY PAULINE ROWSON
THE SOLENT MURDER MYSTERIES:
- THE PORTSMOUTH MURDERS
- THE LANGSTONE HARBOUR MURDERS
- THE HORSEA MARINA MURDERS
- THE ROYAL HOTEL MURDERS
- THE ISLE OF WIGHT MURDERS
- THE PORTCHESTER CASTLE MURDERS
- THE CHALE BAY MURDERS
- THE FARLINGTON MARSH MURDERS
- THE OYSTER QUAYS MURDERS
- THE COWES WEEK MURDERS
- THE BOATHOUSE MURDERS
- THE THORNEY ISLAND MURDERS
- THE GUERNSEY FERRY MURDERS
- THE RAT ISLAND MURDERS
- THE LUCCOMBE BAY MURDERS
- THE SOUTH BINNESS MURDERS
- THE HAYLING ISLAND MURDERS
- THE SOLENT MURDER MYSTERIES BOX SET BOOKS 1-3
- THE SOLENT MURDER MYSTERIES BOX SET BOOKS 4-6
- THE SOLENT MURDER MYSTERIES BOX SET BOOKS 7-9
- THE SOLENT MURDER MYSTERIES BOX SET BOOKS 10-12
- THE SOLENT MURDER MYSTERIES BOX SET BOOKS 13-15
THE ART MARVIK MYSTERIES SERIES
THE INSPECTOR RYGA HISTORICAL MYSTERIES SERIES
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